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sodium propionate

a transparent, deliquescent, crystalline compound, CHONa, used to prevent mold, esp. in foods

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noun

A clear, synthetic, crystalline compound, CH₃CH₂COONa, used as a fungicide and bactericide, especially to prevent food spoilage.

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